Jury Duty Pay by State 2026: Complete Interactive Table

If you have recently received a jury summons, you are likely wondering what kind of compensation you can expect. Daily rates vary wildly: some states pay barely enough to cover a quick lunch, while others have enacted laws requiring employers to keep paying your full salary.

To help you navigate these state-level laws, our research team has compiled the ultimate interactive index. You can search by your state's name below to get a detailed breakdown of your legal rights, state court stipends, and mileage rates.

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Critical Trends in State Juror Pay

When compiling state-level legislation, we found three critical trends that every prospective juror should know before reporting for service:

• The "Day 2" Rules: Several states pay absolutely nothing for the first day of service, assuming standard one-day trials are part of every citizen's baseline duty. For example, California pays $15/day starting only on the second day. Texas similarly bumps compensation substantially from Day 2 onward.
• Mandated Employer Salary Continuation: In nine states (including Massachusetts, New York, Colorado, and Alabama), state legislatures have successfully shifted the financial burden of jury service onto employers. These mandates require companies to pay regular wages for at least the first few days of service.
• Vast Inequities: The disparity between the highest-paying state (New York at $72/day) and the lowest-paying state (Missouri at $6/day) highlights a massive geographical gap in how civic duties are valued across the nation.